Yuzvendra Chahal falls ill, diagnosed with 2 serious diseases

Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has been diagnosed with dengue and chikungunya, which are serious viral infections.

Due to his illness, Chahal will remain away from cricket for several weeks.

He missed the final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and has been out of domestic cricket since November 30, 2025.

Chahal shared on Instagram that he wished he could have played in the SMAT final, but illness prevented him from participating.

Prior to his illness, Chahal played for Haryana in the group matches of SMAT and had been active in domestic cricket.

While Chahal hasn’t confirmed his return date, there is speculation he might play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy once he recovers.

Chahal previously played for Northamptonshire in England in county cricket and one-day tournaments, taking 12 wickets in three red-ball matches and achieving a five-wicket haul in one game, showcasing his strong performance.